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Grants for Small businesses - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Grants to Improve Quality of Life of Hispanic Community in New Jersey
Contact for amount
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that are dedicated to improving the social, economic, and educational outcomes of Hispanic communities through various initiatives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts for Community Engagement Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to create inclusive arts projects that engage and benefit local communities, particularly underserved populations.

Arts
City or township governments
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
Indiana Dunes Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Indiana Department of Tourism (Indiana Dunes Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations in Porter County, Indiana, for projects, events, and marketing efforts that attract visitors and boost local tourism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account โ€“ July 2025 Cycle
$36,385,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations to improve broadband access and digital literacy training in underserved communities across California.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Equity Fund
$5,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to BIPOC LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to support their business growth through funding, education, and networking opportunities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
Seed Fund
$15,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in Indiana and Illinois that are focused on social change, providing up to $15,000 for operational, start-up, or project-specific expenses.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Promise Act Grants, Round 2
$50,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and certain nonprofits in Minnesota that have experienced significant revenue declines due to economic hardships.

Community Development
Small businesses
Community Cultural Participation Grant
$3,000
Multnomah County Cultural Coalition
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to support community-based cultural events and programs in Multnomah County, prioritizing historically underserved groups and promoting diversity and accessibility in the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
$500,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and researchers focused on advancing racial and Indigenous health equity through innovative, action-oriented research initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Joan Ganz Cooney Center Sandbox for Literacy Innovations
Contact for amount
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant supports developers of interactive technology and media aimed at improving English literacy for children and youth, providing mentorship and research-based guidance to create effective educational products.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025-2026
$23,000,000
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established technical assistance centers in California that help small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities, by offering free or low-cost advisory services and training.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Underserved Value-Added and Regional Food Systems Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Business Awards Program
Contact for amount
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program recognizes and celebrates local businesses in Saint Paul that contribute to community well-being and inclusivity, with awards given in various categories to honor their impact and legacy.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
LIFT Beauty Accelerator
$10,000
Rare Beauty Brands
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides $10,000 in funding and mentorship to Black and Brown female-identifying beauty brand founders in the U.S. with annual revenues between $10,000 and $1 million, helping them grow their businesses and potentially reach new markets.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund
$1,000,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland local governments and their development partners for creating equitable and sustainable communities around transit stations through planning, infrastructure improvements, and funding support.

Transportation
City or township governments
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundationโ€™s Research Grant
Contact for amount
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (Kauffman)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve economic mobility and create equitable opportunities, particularly in Kansas City and similar mid-sized cities, by addressing systemic barriers in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits